Arbetsvolymrum

Arbetsvolymrum is a Swedish term used mainly in engineering, architecture and industrial design to denote a room or space that is designed to accommodate specific work activities and to provide a defined working volume. The word combines arbetsvolym (working volume) with rum (room), emphasizing both the function (work) and the spatial container (room). In practice the concept is used both to describe the available space within a building or room intended for work and to mark the effective working envelope of equipment or a robot within that space.

In facility planning, a project team may specify an arbetsvolymrum that includes workbenches, storage, ventilation, and clearances needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently. The measurement commonly involves the cubic volume of the room as well as the geometry that affects movement, reach, and access. In automation and robotics, the term is related to the working envelope of a device; designers consider how much of the robot’s arbetsvolym is usable within a given room, accounting for obstacles and safety zones.

Safety and ergonomics guidelines influence the size and layout of arbetsvolymrum. Adequate space reduces strain, collisions, and interference with other equipment, and supports proper posture, visibility, and access to controls. The term remains context-dependent and may be used more frequently in Swedish technical documentation than in general-language discourse.

See also: arbetsmiljö, ergonomi, arbetsplats, arbetsrum, säkerhet, automation, robotik.